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Jenny Warwick - Counselling and expert support for parents and carers of tweens and teens.
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Are You Carrying Too Much for Your Teen? Finding a Healthier Balance
When caring tips too far: finding balance with your teen Have you ever found yourself feeling like you’re carrying your teen’s emotional load – school pressures, friendship dramas, or worries about their behaviour – and then realised you haven’t checked in with your own feelings? Parenting tweens and teens can be emotionally demanding. As a parent or carer, you are doing your best in often complex circumstances, and it can sometimes feel as though you’re carrying much of the emotional weight. Over time, you might notice yourself slipping into patterns that feel difficult to sustain: either doing too much for […]
Staying Connected With Your Tween or Teen as They Grow Up
Parenting a tween or teen can be confusing. One minute, they want space and independence, the next, they’re overwhelmed or needing reassurance for every decision. You might wonder if you’re getting it right or going horribly wrong. You are not alone! In fact, this is part and parcel of raising adolescents. Your tween or teen still needs you just as much as before, but what they need from you now is different than when they were younger. Even over a few months, your relationship can feel like it’s changed a lot. Although these changes are a regular part of adolescence, […]
When Mornings Feel Impossible: Supporting Tweens and Teens at the Start of the Day
Struggling with morning meltdowns? Learn why mornings are particularly hard for tweens and teens, and discover simple, supportive strategies to reduce stress and improve your family’s morning routine.